tomorrow president obama will head to new jersey to get a first hand look at the damage. earlier today he dropped by the red cross headquarters in northwest d.c. to thank everyone. >> the reason we're here is because the red cross knows what it's doing when it comes to emergency response. so people all across the country who have not been affected, now is the time to show the kind of generosity that makes america the greatest nation on earth. >> gop presidential candidate mitt romney also canceled his campaign events today. he spent a chunk of time in the key battleground state of ohio. romney and his team of volunteers checked food and other donations at a storm relief center in kettering. >> we won't be able to solve all the problems with our effort this morning, though a lot of people will still be looking for goods even though we've gathered these things as you know, but i know that one of the things i've learned in life is that you make the difference you can. >> romney will return to the campaign trail tomorrow. he will make appearances in florida. >>> sandy brought